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F1 steering wheel evolution
Features

Evolution of Formula One steering wheels video

Watch how F1 steering wheels have changed over the past 60 years. Today they look like game console controls on steroids, but they evolved from much more humble beginnings.

2016 Toyota Mirai
Reviews

2016 Toyota Mirai: 12 things you didn’t know

Here’s a dozen things about the hydrogen-fuelled Toyota Mirai that surprised us.

Holden ends Australian V6 production
News

Holden ends Australian V6 production

Final Alloytec has rolled off the Port Melbourne line today

Holden V6 Engine
News

Holden builds last Australian V6 engine

Holden started building its own engines with the 48-215; it has now finished building engines with the Holden VF Commodore

Joey Mawson
Motorsport

Joey Mawson edges closer to Euro F3 drive

Management and backers chase the budget to slot one of Australia’s upcoming driving talents – Joey Mawson – into a top team.

2016 Ford Territory
News

Ford Territory set for retirement, return to ‘E’s for SUVs

Ford Territory name to be retired – and ruled out for future use – as Ford moves towards an SUV family with names starting with E.

2017 Ford Escape
News

2017 Ford Escape up to $900 cheaper than Kuga

New name, different model line-up and more features characterise the update to Ford’s mid-size SUV.

Volkswagen Arteon
Car Style

2017 Volkswagen CC previewed via ‘Arteon’ concept

2017 Geneva Motor Show reveal for the third-generation of the Volkswagen CC four-door coupe for the masses.

BMW M6 GT3 unleash at Bathurst
News

BMW M6 GT3 unleash at Bathurst

BMW tests its M6 GT3 unhindered at Mount Panorama

Ex-Colin McRae MG Metro 6R4 for sale
News

Ex-Colin McRae MG Metro 6R4 for sale

Group B monster owned by Scottish legend could be yours

2016 Skoda Octavia RS230
Reviews

Skoda Octavia RS230: 7 things you didn’t know

We provide a septet of specifics about the newest and fastest Octavia variant – the Skoda Octavia RS230.

2016 Skoda Octavia RS230
Reviews

2016 Skoda Octavia RS230 Quick Review

A bit more power, a clever differential and extra features make the Skoda’s Octavia RS230 a fitting flagship.

2017 Mini Cooper S JCW
News

2017 Mini Cooper S to gain JCW tuning options

A John Cooper Works aftermarket tuning kit provides more stop and go for Cooper S hatches and convertibles.

Hot Tuner 2016: The Contenders
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016: The Contenders

Nine tyre-fryin’ hotties line up

Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T
News

2017 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T Australian pricing revealed

Half-million dollar Ferrari fastback wagon runs twin-turbo V8 and rear drive

unrestricted speed limits in Northern Territory
News

NT’s open speed limit trial officially over

A 130km/h speed limit now applies along stretches of road that once gave drivers the chance to set their own pace

Alfa Romeo Giulia QV autobahn run
News

Alfa Romeo Giulia QV 0-295km/h autobahn run

Flat out in the Alfa’s new 375kW super sedan

fuel pump in car
News

Sydney motorists slugged in latest fuel price check

A government mandate on ethanol in fuel is forcing NSW drivers to pay more for their fuel, consumer watchdog says.

Hot Tuner 2016 is go
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 is GO!

Murphy’s Law was in full effect this year, but nothing stops Australia’s premier modified car shootout – welcome to Hot Tuner 2016

Hyundai i20 WRC Passenger Ride
Features

Hyundai i20 WRC Passenger ride

Full-throttle through the forest in the ultimate hot hatch

Holden Astra
Advice

Holden’s future: International cars that may come to Australia

In part three of our look at how Holden is reinventing itself, we look at the cars not yet confirmed for Australia.

Toyota Mirai
Reviews

2016 Toyota Mirai review

Like an electric car but without the range anxiety, Toyota’s Mirai is one of the new breed of hydrogen fuel cell cars seen as crucial part of an emissions-free future

HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition at Bathurst 1000
Features

2016 HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition to the Bathurst 1000

A spiritual roadtrip on a special weekend in HSV’s most track focused car resulted in some spectacular photography

Matt Campbell - Porsche race car driver
Motorsport

Australian Matt Campbell to race in Porsche Supercup

It’s a long way from Warwick to Monaco for uber-talented Aussie Matt Campbell’s motor sport career trajectory after he won a lucrative scholarship to race in Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.